Featured Ingredient: Chickpeas

Aug 28, 2017

Originally mainly used in the Middle East, over time chickpeas are becoming a household staple all over the world. Part of the legume family, they are a great source of vegan protein plus they are also a host to many important vitamins and minerals. High in fiber, iron, potassium and vitamin C sees the garbanzo bean supporting good bone health, low blood pressure, healthy hearts and lowers risk of diabetes.

Simple falafel recipe

(makes 20 mini falafels)

At Wild Child Kitchen HQ we love falafel in all types of flavours! The perfect party finger food, this recipe is a real winer to get your kids eating more nutritious chickpeas. Play around with adding flavours, we love pea & mint and tomato & basil!

1 can of chickpeas, drained

Half a cup of ground oats

2 cloves of garlic

Juice of 1 lemon

1 tbsp of tahini

1tsp of cumin

Preheat oven to 180 degrees and line a tray with greaseproof baking paper.